Extinguishing Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
July 26, 2022 | 2 PM EDT
The call is coming when you will face an electric vehicle (EV) battery fire. Maybe you already have and experienced dousing an EV in more than 8,000 gallons of water and being on scene for four hours or more. There is a better way. Developed over six years in partnership with leading automotive companies the Rosenbauer battery extinguishing system technology (BEST) does the job with a fraction of the water and within an hour or less.
The call is coming when you will face an electric vehicle (EV) battery fire. Maybe you already have and experienced dousing an EV in more than 8,000 gallons of water and being on scene for four hours or more. There is a better way. Developed over six years in partnership with leading automotive companies the Rosenbauer battery extinguishing system technology (BEST) does the job with a fraction of the water and within an hour or less.
Building an Apparatus to Do Work
July 21, 2022 | 1 PM EDT
This Webcast will go through the process and design of an apparatus that is ready to go to work. The cost of apparatus today demands that departments get the most for their money and that the rig can do the job for the community and firefighters it will serve. The engineering of rigs should always be driven by the firefighters who ride it, with a balance of mechanical needs to ensure reliable performance. This Webcast will help guide you through the design, engineering, and final delivery of your apparatus.
This Webcast will go through the process and design of an apparatus that is ready to go to work. The cost of apparatus today demands that departments get the most for their money and that the rig can do the job for the community and firefighters it will serve. The engineering of rigs should always be driven by the firefighters who ride it, with a balance of mechanical needs to ensure reliable performance. This Webcast will help guide you through the design, engineering, and final delivery of your apparatus.
Critical Thinking for Fire Officer Development
July 14, 2022 | 1 PM EDT
This Webcast will teach students to critically evaluate their situation, select the appropriate leadership strategies and tactics, and drive the intended outcome. It provides a leadership roadmap to enhance your likelihood of success both on and off the fireground. Because there is no substitute for wisdom—gained only through experience—it is the responsibility of senior leadership to pass on those lessons to the new/aspiring officers to prepare them for what lies ahead so they don’t have to learn them the hard way.
This Webcast will teach students to critically evaluate their situation, select the appropriate leadership strategies and tactics, and drive the intended outcome. It provides a leadership roadmap to enhance your likelihood of success both on and off the fireground. Because there is no substitute for wisdom—gained only through experience—it is the responsibility of senior leadership to pass on those lessons to the new/aspiring officers to prepare them for what lies ahead so they don’t have to learn them the hard way.
New Orleans Firefighter Shot Coworker Before Killing Himself, Deputies Confirm
A New Orleans Fire Department firefighter shot his colleague before turning the gun on himself, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's office confirmed.
FL Firefighter Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency at Firehouse
While on duty at the fire station, Polk County Fire Engineer/Paramedic Douglas Clemons, 56, experienced a medical emergency.
FL Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack Following Shift
Driver/Engineer Christopher Allen, 58, fell ill after working a 48-hour shift responding to numerous calls for Hollywood Fire & Rescue & Beach Safety.
Report: Why Suicide Rates Remain High in Firefighters, Cops
Firefighters and police officers are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, according to researchers.
NY Firefighter, a Former Chief, Dies During Training
Previous Hauppauge Fire Chief Stephen A. Feron passed while drilling with the Suffolk County Urban Search and Rescue Team.
NC Firefighter Found Dead at Fire Station
Bethany (NC) Firefighter/Driver Brandon Yaeger, 32, while on-duty at the fire station, was found deceased in his bunkroom.
